BBTS NEWS: Takara TF, Bandai, Koto, 1/6 Scale & More!

By Mike — Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Here's the latest newsletter from our sponsors at BigBadToyStore.com. Pre-orders are now being taken for the new Premium Format Captain Rex for $10 off the MSRP. They're also selling singles of Clone Wars Wave 2!

| BigBadToyStore Newsletter | April 18, 2012 |

Hi - Here is a quick update from BBTS about a variety of cool new preorders as well as some fresh new arrivals.

TAKARA TRANSFORMERS PRIME, UNITED ITEMS We have just listed many new Transformers Prime and United items from Takara. The Arms Micron line continues with Darkness Megatron, Vehicon Jet, Autobot Swerve, Airrachnid, Gaia Unicron and Iron Hide, and they are priced at $29.99 - $64.99 each. The Arms Micron figures get then own subline of kits, with the first twelve entries priced at $7.99 each. The EZ line adds the Energon Driller with Medic Knockout at $64.99 and Ultra Magnus at $15.99. Finally, Transformers United adds three new items - EX Combat Master Prime Mode and EX Jet Master Prime Mode at $79.99 each as well as EX Roller Master Vs. Chopper Master at $64.99.

TRANSFORMERS KABAYA DX FORTRESS MAXIMUS WAVE BOX OF 8 The latest announcement from Kabaya is a new wave of minifigures with parts to assemble a deluxe Fortress Maximus figure in any of his three forms. We are waiting on further detail concerning the packout and pricing, but for now we have the Box of 8 listed at $49.99.

NEW BLUEFINBANDAI ANNOUNCEMENT This month's Bluefin announcement has arrived, chock full of Bandai Japan items. We have new listings for Gundam Model kits like the Unicorn Banshee Unit 02 Master Grade, 1/144 Scale Zaku I Sniper, Marasai, Juaggu and Nemo Unicorn versions, Gundam AGE kits and an SD Knight Gundam. In addition, we have two new Grand Ship Collection kits, a restock of the 10" and 12" Rotary Mirror Top Display Stands and some Kamen Rider figures.

MASS EFFECT PLAY ARTS KAI FIGURES We have just relisted these figures. We are still waiting on domestic pricing verification, but we have new color pictures of these figures and their weapons, and they are currently priced at $69.99 each. We will let you know if there are any price changes.

NEW KOTOBUKIYA ITEMS The latest announcement from Kotobukiya includes two new Frame Arms kits as well as a Zone of the Enders Jehuty kit, a Muv-LuvShiranuiYuya Bridges kit and an Ani-Statue of MakotoKikuchi from The Idol Master. Besides these items, Bishoujo figures of Tekken'sAsukaKazuma and DC's Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn are also included, priced at $53.99 - $54.99 each.

HALO 4 SERIES 01 FIVE-PACK McFarlane Toys has just announced a new Five-Pack from the upcoming Halo 4. it includes a new Master Chief plus four more secret figures, and is listed at $59.99.

MAD MONSTER PARTY ACTION FIGURE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES The Rankin-Bass cult classic is finally getting its own action figure series. The first assortment includes the Baron, Dracula and Frankie, and we have them listed as singles at $18.99 each, or as a set of three for $52.99, saving you $13 off of the MSRP.

NEW DIAMOND MAY ITEMS In addition to the Mad Monster Party figures, Diamond has a number of new items this month. The Universal Monsters Retro Cloth line gets a third series with the Bride of Frankenstein and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and they are available as a set of two for $31.99 or singly at $16.99 each. American McGee's Alice from Alice: Madness Returns is the next addition to the Femme Fatales line and is listed at $39.99, $5 off the MSRP. Halo 4 has its first Minimates set with the Series 05 Box Set, priced at $15.99. The Star Wars Anakin Skywalker Bust Bank is designed from the Clone Wars Animated version and is listed at $19.99. The fourth Series of Minimates Vehicles consists solely of a special Black-and-White version of the Munsters' Koach, complete with Herman in a leather outfit, and it is listed at $13.99. Finally, Lenore is the subject of a 7" PVC figure, priced at $42.99.

UNDERWORLD DEATHDEALER PISTOL REPLICA SET Selene's Lycan-killingDeathdealer pistols are now able to join your collection through this replica set from Hollywood Collectibles. They come with a display base, and are priced at $199.99 for the set.

ROUND TWO MODEL KITS We have just listed or relisted a number of model kits from Round Two. From the Three Stooges and KISS to sci-fi ships and dinosaurs, we have something for everyone - take a peek at the list of pre-orders and grab your favorites.

STAR WARS CAPTAIN REX PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE Anakin's Clone Trooper Captain is the subject of the newest 1/4 scale Premium Format statue. It stands over 18" tall with gun extended into the air and is listed at $339.99, $10 off the MSRP.

BRAVE GOHKIN 37 BIG SHOOTER EXCLUSIVE VERSION This new exclusive version comes from our colleagues at ToysHunter.It in Italy. In addition to the original version of Big Shooter, it also includes Miwa and Hiroshi on what appears to be a flying bike. This special set is listed at $369.99.

LEGO LIFE OF GEORGE IPHONE/ IPOD TOUCH COMPATIBLE GAME This new LEGO game has you assembling two-dimensional items out of bricks and can work with your iPhone or iPod Touch to verify them. It works with one or two players and we even have a video on our page to show you how it is done. This new interactive award-winning game is listed at $29.99.

POWER RANGERS GO-BUSTERS ZORDS & FIGURES Seven new listings are up from the new TokumeiSentaiGobusters line. We have the DX Go-Buster Ace and DX Beet at $73.99, with the Stag Beetle at $46.99, the Movie Exclusive Buster Machine Frog at $48.99 and the DX Buster Heracles Set at $119.99. In addition we have Cheeda Nick and Gorizaki Banana SSBL figures with sound - they stand about 6.5" tall and are priced at $43.99 each.

ULTRAMAN TRANSFORMING EGGS Bandai Japan has a new line of Ultraman transforming eggs. In addition to thirteen different characters ranging from $7.99 - $14.99 each, there is also a new listing for an Egg Liner Train that changes into a base for your figures, and is listed at $69.99.

REVOLTECHGURRENLAGANN WITH GURREN WING This new version of GurrenLagann includes a new flying wing in addition to his drill, alternate hands and head, a display stand and more. It is priced at $37.99.

DOCTOR WHO PANDORICA VERSION FIGURES The figures that originally came with the sides of the Pandorica will now be available singly. We have the CybermanPandorican Guard, Screaming Angel, Amy Pond, Roman Auton, the (Eleventh) Doctor and a Silurian Warrior listed, with each figure of this special run priced at $19.99.

STRIKE WITCHES ARMOR GIRLS PROJECT FIGURES The Armor Girls Project is branching out into the Strike Witches. The first two entries are YoshikaMiyafuji - Shin Den Version and Mio Sakamoto, and we have each set listed at $48.99.

KOTOBUKIYAANI-STATUE REISSUE Kotobukiya is going back to the factory to reissue three of their most popular ani-statues. From Steins Gate comes KurisuMakise, who is listed at $71.99 ($8 off the MSRP), while Shining Wind offers ClalaclanPhilias and Kureha, each at $53.99 ($6 off the MSRP).

KAMEN RIDER FOURZE S.H. FIGUARTS MODULE SET 03 You can complete your collection of Modules with this quintet. It contains Gatling, Chainarray, Shield, Stealth, and Winch with parts for Boost Hooker extension, and we have the set listed at $33.99.

DC NEW 52 BUSTS - BATGIRL, GRIFTERWe have new information on these busts as well as new images. They are now supposed to release in August, and each bust is listed at $59.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.

NEW HARCOS ITEMS A bunch of new items by Harcos are now up for pre-order. We have marshmallow Magical Uni-Horns, New Flavors of Nuclear Energy Powder, a Luck Energy Potion, Foaming Zombie Candy, Dried Zombie Skin, Zombie Pea Brains, Dead On Zombie Targets and Crusty Zombie Toenails. If you're not sure what Zombie items you may like, the Zombie Products Kit includes a little of everything, so give it a try!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG IMPORT T-SHIRT This novel t-shirt show a segment of a Sonic the Hedgehog video game level, complete with all the details from the game. We have the shirts in Small through Extra Large, and they are priced at $42.99 each.

STAR WARS GICLEESWe have listed four new giclees from Acme Archives. We have Confined and Size Matters Not listed at $112.99 each, with Desert Vigil and Smuggler's Hideaway priced at $148.99 each.

DOCTOR WHO DALEK DESK PROTECTOR This new infrared-scanning unit plugs into a USB port and says one of four Dalek sayings/noises when it senses someone getting close to the area it protects. It is priced at $42.99, $2 off the MSRP.

ANNOYING ORANGE The Bridge Direct has a number of Annoying Orange items up for pre-order. We have the 1.25" Mini Kitchen Crew Three-Pack Case of 12 listed at $89.99, the 1.5" Talking Plastic Keychain Figure Case of 12 at $89.99 and 2.25" Talking Plush Clip-On Case of 12 at $89.99. The Case of 12 2.5" PVC Talking Collectible Figures is listed at $99.99, as is the 3.5" Talking Plush Case of 12.

E.T. FIGURE SERIES 01 SET This new set from NECA includes Galactic Friend E.T. with shawl and Reese's Pieces as well as Dress Up E.T. with dress, wig and hat. We have the set of two listed at $33.99.

ULTIMATE COLLECTOR SERIES 09 LIMITED EDITION SERIES 09 - CASES, SINGLES The ninth series in the World of MMA Ultimate Collector line has arrived. Each case of 6 figures is listed at $84.99, with Assortment A including one each of Jason Miller (TUF Edition) and Chris Leben and two each of Nick Diaz and Cain Velasquez (Championship Edition with Belt). Assortment B includes one each of Jason Miller (TUF Edition) and Ben Henderson and two each of Nick Diaz and Cain Velasquez (Championship Edition with Belt), while Assortment C (the specialty retailer version) includes one each of Jason Miller (TUF Edition), Chris Leben, Don Frye (Pride Edition), Ben Henderson, Nick Diaz (Pride Edition) and Cain Velasquez (Championship Edition with Belt). In addition, we also have the Limited Edition case for Series 09, which is listed at $174.99, and the singles of Ben Henderson (WEC Championship Edition) and Chris Leben (with T-Shirt), priced at $24.99 each.

DARKCHILDE 16" COMIQUETTEThis new statue shows IllyanaRasputina in her new leather-dressed form from her recent return to Marvel Comics. She comes complete with the giant axe she wielded on her cover appearance and is listed at $259.99, $10 off the MSRP.

GAMBIT LEGENDARY SCALE BUST This 13" tall bust of the X-Men's resident thief is out in time to coincide with the announcement of his new solo series. It shows him in his trenchcoat and costume with hair blowing in the wind, and we have it listed at $214.99, $10 off the MSRP.

GI JOE 12" ROCK 'N' ROLL FIGURE This heavy gunner figures comes with multiple weapons as well as a whole complement of uniform parts and accessories. We have it listed at $129.99, $5 off the MSRP, so don't miss out on this updated version of the classic character.

MARVEL 3.75" GREATEST BATTLES COMIC TWO-PACKS We have restocked a number of items under the Greatest Battles Two-Pack line. We have the 2011 Series 04 Set of three, including Spider-Man & Captain Britain, Gambit & Mr. Sinister and Thanos & Adam Warlock, and they are priced at $62.99. The 2011 Series 04 Revision 01 Set of four includes the previous three two-packs and adds Daredevil & Bullseye, and is listed at $79.99. In addition to these, we have singles available of Wolverine & Captain America and Thor & Iron Man, priced at $8.00 each.

INDIANA JONES MAP ROOM 12" FIGURE ENVIRONMENT This environment is a great way to display your 12" Indiana Jones figure, GI Joe figures or other 12" figures. It measures 25" long by 15" high by 15" wide and includes an Egyptian figural drawing on the outside wall as well as the sculpted city on the floor. This piece is listed at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP.

12" SCALE R2-D2Gentle Giant's line of 12" Kenner reproductions continues with the diminutive Droid R2-D2. This figure stands about 7" tall and we have it priced at $71.99, $8 off the MSRP.

STAR WARS CLONE WARS 2012 WAVE 01 - CASE, SINGLES We have received a small shipment of the first wave of 2012 Clone Wars and have a number of leftover figures. We have the Aqua Battle Droid, PloKoon, Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker and a Kashyyyk Warrior all available, priced at $10.99 - $11.99 each. In addition, we have the Wave 01 Case of 12, which is priced at $109.99, and adds figures like Savage Opress, Cad Bane, Yoda and more.

ARMOR PLUS KORIN NO SEIJI EXCLUSIVE This figure, also known in the U.S. as Sage from the Ronin Warriors, comes with a complete set of armor, signature weapon and a display stand upon which to store the armor when not in use. This figure is listed at $179.99.

REVOLTECH ALPHONSE ELRICThe little-brother-turned-armored-giant from Fullmetal Alchemist is the latest Revoltech figure to be released. He comes with alternate hands, an alternate head, a display stand and an energy effect and is listed at $46.99.

PHICEN FEMALE SEAMLESS BODIES We have five different female seamless 1/6 scale bodies in stock. These come with either large or small chests as well as alternate hands and an outfit and are priced at $72.99 each.

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